Well-Being Pediatrics

Excited to Announce…!
2nd Flu Shot Clinic
Saturday 10/22/22
Appointments and Registration Required Please call 248-596-1000 or send portal appt request to schedule.

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Saturday 09/24/22
Appointments and Registration Required
Send portal message to schedule

Is cow's milk a safe alternative to baby formula?
If your child is older than 6 months of age and is usually on regular formula (not a specialty product for allergies or other special health needs), this may be an option. In a pinch, you could feed them whole cow's milk for a brief period of time until the shortage is better. This is not ideal and should not become routine. However, it is a better option than diluting formula or making homemade formula. Although we don't have a specific amount of cow milk that infants 6-12 months should drink in this situation, follow the limits of no more than 24 ounces a day for children over a year of age. See "Recommended Drinks for Children Age 5 and Younger."

The most important concern with giving an infant over 6 months of age cow's milk if you can't find baby formula is making sure they get enough iron to prevent anemia. Be sure to include plenty of iron-containing solid foods in their diet while you are using whole cow's milk. You may also talk with your pediatrician about giving your baby an iron supplement until you can find formula again.

FDA advises people not use Similac Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if (1) the first 2 digits of code on bottom of container begin with the number 22 through 37 & (2) the code on container contains K8, SH or Z2 & (3) the expiration date is 04-01-2022 or later. The maker of the formula, Abbot is initiating a proactive voluntary recall. To find out if a product you have has been recalled you can visit Similacrecall.com or call 1-800-986-8540.

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Successful COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Almost 200 kids vaccinated. Dr. Forman got his Cooties shot.

For our patients who have requested appointments for Covid vaccination: Please be patient. Within the last 24 hours we have received hundreds of requests. We are working around the clock to address everyone’s requests and get our patients scheduled and vaccinated. Thank you for your understanding and have a nice evening.

FIRST ONE DONE! We are thrilled to announce, we are now vaccinating our 5-11 year old patients with the Covid -19 vaccine. If you want to get your child vaccinated, please submit an appointment request through the patient portal.

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
For Established Patients
10/23/21 Limited Slots Available
Call 248-596-1000 to schedule.

Beaumont Children’s Hospital’s infectious disease chief Dr. Freij and Well-Being Pediatrics recommend children get vaccinated against COVID-19. Read the article below to learn more about why children should get vaccinated and how you can protect your kids from COVID.

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2021/10/09/beaumont-doctor-reasons-kids-5-11-should-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19/

Beaumont Children’s Hospital’s infectious disease chief Dr. Freij and Well-Being Pediatrics recommend children get vaccinated against COVID-19. Read the article below to learn more about why children should get vaccinated and how you can protect your kids from COVID.

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2021/10/09/beaumont-doctor-reasons-kids-5-11-should-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19/

Beaumont doctor: Reasons kids 5-11 should be vaccinated against COVID-19 Beaumont doctor gives reasons parents should have kids vaccinated if Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11 is approved for emergency use authorization.

2nd Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Saturday October 23rd, 2021
For our Established Patients
Call to schedule 248-596-1000
Registration is a Must

2nd Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
Saturday October 23rd, 2021
For established patients
Call to schedule 248-596-1000
Pre-Registration is a Must

Appointments still available today for our Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic. Call to Schedule.

Appointments still available today for our Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic! Call to schedule!

Flu Shot Clinic - Drive-Thru!
Saturday September 18th, 2021
8:30am -1:00pm
Call 248-596-1000 to schedule an appointment
Pre-Registration is required

100 Appointments available for Flu Shots on 9/18/21
In addition weekday flu-shot only appts as well available for scheduling.
Stay tuned for date of 2nd Flu Clinic.

Flu Shot Clinic - Drive-Thru!
For our established cooperative patients
Saturday September 18th, 2021
8:30am -1:00pm
Call 248-596-1000 to schedule an appointment
Pre-Registration is required

In addition weekday flu-shot only appts as well available for scheduling.
Stay tuned for date of 2nd Flu Clinic.

WBP is thrilled to announce the addition of Christin Samona to our team! Christin received her undergraduate degree from Wayne State and her Physician Assistant degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. She’s available for scheduling beginning September 1st, 2021

The AAP continues to recommend that all staff and students who are 2 years or older wear face masks unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit their use.

AAP urges in-person learning, masking in updated guidance on safe schools Keeping masks on in school and urging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are among several coordinated interventions recommended in updated AAP interim guidance that strongly advocates for in-person learning during the 2021-’22 school year.

Ascension, Beaumont and many of the pharmacy chains have COVID vaccine for 12–15 year olds!

Where you can get your 12- to 15-year-old a COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan Now that kids ages 12-15 can get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, here's where you can go to get them immunized in Michigan.

CDC: If You're Vaccinated, You Don't Need To Mask Outdoors (Unless You're In A Crowd)

CDC: If You're Vaccinated, You Don't Need To Mask Outdoors (Unless You're In A Crowd) But the CDC is urging all people — vaccinated or not — to continue avoiding medium or large gatherings since it's still learning how well the vaccines work to curb the spread of the virus.

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